Axinite-(Mg)
Axinite-(Mg)

Axinite-(Mg)

€17,00
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SKU: A408
Mererani, Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
A crystal of beautiful transparency; with a terminated face. This specimen shows the particularly attractive, bright orange-red under long UV.
1.8x1.6x0.3 cm
1.1 g

Axinite-(Mg) or Magnesioaxinites are rare - with intact end faces they are even rare. They belong to the group of silicates and are grouped together with iron- and manganese- axinites in the axinite group. Magnesioaxinite crystallizes in the triclinic crystal system and is very hard (Mohs scale: 6.5). The crystals show dichroism in polarized light and pieces containing chromium in particular glow orange-red under long-wave UV light. The different colors and the beautifully structured, shiny crystal surfaces make Magnesioaxinite an attractive collector's item.